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The Wilmington city council last night voted unanimously to approve a 90-day moratorium on new or expanded sweepstakes parlors. According to the Star-News, the council will reconvene in June to decide on whether to enact restrictions on the businesses, such as locations, hours of operation, and how much to tax them.
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BUISNESS LAW

North Carolina business law primarily involves business entities like corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs).
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SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES

We serve numerous new and small businesses in and around Wilmington, Jacksonville, and surrounding areas. General business advice and basic planning and litigation are the primary services we provide to startups and small businesses.
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CONTRACTS & TRANSACTIONS

Kerner Law Firm, PLLC has extensive experience and expertise drafting and negotiating contracts and other business transactions. First, we take the time to understand the type of transaction you are proposing.
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LITIGATION

When it comes to business litigation in North Carolina, Kerner Law Firm, PLLC consists of experienced advocates with an excellent track record of successful outcomes on behalf of its clients.
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STARTING A BUSINESS IN NC

BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS IN NC

Here are some tips for buying or selling a business in North Carolina: I. Buying a Business in North Carolina: A. Business Brokers, Pros and cons-- Business brokers are a good place to find an North Carolina business.
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FORMING AN LLC IN NC

From a liability protection standpoint, for most North Carolina entrepreneurs, forming an LLC is the best choice for their business. Likewise for many sole proprietorships, partnerships, and other small businesses.
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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Increasingly, businesses are including alternative dispute resolution (ADR) clauses in standard business-to-business and consumer contracts. Even where there is no mandatory ADR clause, businesses will often opt for ADR procedures to resolve disputes while keeping court and legal costs to a minimum.
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NC UNFAIR & DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT

The North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act covers virtually any kind of business activity imaginable. A violation requires only that a person or company suffer damages due to a“deceptive act or practice” “in or affecting commerce.”
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DEBT COLLECTION & JUDGEMENT ENFORCEMENT

Collecting debts is critical to the cash flow of any business. As part of our overall business practice, we assist clients in recovering past due receivables. We primarily use our litigation experience as leverage to negotiate the best deal for our clients.
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